Assistant Director for Student Accountability and Behavioral Intervention

Position Summary

As a part of Student Engagement and Wellness at Metropolitan State University of Denver, the Dean of Students Office is committed to student safety and well-being by fostering a university community of integrity and respect. Functions within the Dean of Students Office include: student conduct, student conflict resolution services, coordination of the CARE Team (behavioral intervention team), generalized student support, student crisis response, and compliance and prevention functions. Additionally, new student service programs and/or initiatives.

Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion.

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Duties/Responsibilities

60% - Student Conduct and Restorative Justice

• Serve as a Conduct Administrator: Review student conduct complaints; advise complainants and respondents of their rights, responsibilities and options; resolve cases informally when possible and refers cases to conflict resolution services or the formal conduct process as needed; maintains all appropriate files related to assigned cases; follow-ups to ensure that assigned conduct sanctions have been completed.
• Assist in the management of all aspects of the conduct process including initial meetings with students, conduct meetings, and training Appeals Administrators; assist in the management of Conduct protocols
• Lead and coordinate student conduct response to reports of academic misconduct
• Maintain accurate electronic case management and student conduct records.
• Co-chair Academic Misconduct Advisory Board
• Conduct research, design, and implement restorative processes that are both proactive (community-building) and responsive (in response to conflict and wrongdoing).
• Coordinate the Restorative Justice Coalition, engaging a broad representation of campus stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff and community members to offer guidance on restorative practices atMSUDenver.
• Engage internal and external partners with the Restorative Justice Coalition in order to provide training, mock restorative experiences, and to create educational opportunities for the wider campus.
• In conjunction with relevant colleagues, offer alternative restorative processes when appropriate to address harms that occur, meet the needs of the parties, and promote accountability.
• Assist with the management of the restorative justice caseload and support/resolution for students and others that are going through a restorative process.
• Determine suitability for participation in specific RJ processes, prepare participants for a circle/conference, facilitate, and provide follow-up to parties.

25% - Behavioral Intervention and Case Management Support

• Serve as a member of theCARETeam (Behavioral Intervention) which is comprised of representatives from campus law enforcement, mental health services (both psychological and psychiatric), disability services, the faculty, and the Dean of Students Office. As a member of the team, play a part in the assessment of student needs and/or risk. Develop appropriate action plans to help minimize risk/harm and that support student success. Adhering to established protocols including expectations pertaining to documentation of case notes and for following up with students who have been referred to campus or community resources.
• In the absence of the Co-Chairs, lead weeklyCARETeam (Behavioral Intervention) meetings and convene the group in the event of a caseneeding immediate attention.
• Serve as a primary case manager with students whose reported behaviors have been identified as potentially a risk of harm to themselves, others, or property.
• Assist in the management ofCARETeam (Behavioral Intervention) protocols, trainings, and all communication/outreach efforts including presentations to faculty, staff, and students about theCARETeam and related processes. Disseminate relevant information toCARETeam members
• Communicate with staff, parents, families or designated emergency contacts regarding emergencies, including hospitalizations and suicide attempts, to help facilitate a successful return to campus when issues are appropriately resolved.
• Assist in the assessment of behavioral intervention case management,CARETeam (Behavioral Intervention), and student conduct practices. Subsequently share results withCARETeam and campus decision makers regarding progress and changes to training/protocol.

15% - Additional Duties

• Other related duties as assigned.
• Serve as designee and backup for the Associate Dean of Students as needed.
• Liaise with health care providers on campus and in the community, law enforcement, parents, and colleagues across the institution to ensure compliance with action plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community and campus entities which provide services that may be of value toMSUDenver students and/or theCARETeam.
• Provide on-going training and professional development opportunities for student staff. Supervise, recruit, train, evaluate, and provide mentorship to Academic Integrity and Student Accountability Graduate Assistant or practicum students as available
• Leverage student voices in programmatic decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Previous experience in crisis intervention and management.
• Experience maintaining documentation in compliance with rules of confidentiality.
• Experience collaborating and working on teams.
• Previous experience with threat assessment programs and best practices.

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in higher education or similar setting (residence life, case management, or student conduct) or any equivalent combination of experience
• Experience working with student information databases/systems and familiarity withFERPAprivacy regulations
• Awareness of student retention theories, practices, and issues affecting diverse student populations
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations such as low-income, people of color, military veterans,DACA/Dreamers, and first generation college students
• Experience making professional presentations to groups of up to 50 people
• Experience researching and writing grant or other funding proposals
• Demonstrated understanding of student conduct and case management processes
• Demonstrated experience working with restorative practices in the conduct process
• Threat assessment certification
• Conversational speaking ability in Spanish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Hours

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, Exempt
• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Occasional evening or weekend hours for student events
• Hybrid work options available for this position
• Travel: Rarely

Full Consideration Date

Complete applications received by August 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, however applications will be accepted after this date until the position is lled.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications.

Open Until Filled

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.